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  2. What Is a Solid? Definition and Examples in Science

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    A solid is defined as a state of matter with a definite shape and volume. In contrast, liquids can change shapes, while gases can change both shape and volume. The particles in a solid (atoms, molecules, ions) are tightly-packed compared to liquids and gases.

  3. Solid Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    : a geometric figure or element (as a cube or a sphere) having three dimensions. : a solid substance : a substance that keeps its size and shape. : possessing or characterized by the properties of a solid : neither gaseous nor liquid. of immunity : capable of resisting severe challenge.

  4. Solid | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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    Solid, one of the three basic states of matter, the others being liquid and gas. A solid forms from liquid or gas because the energy of atoms decreases when the atoms take up a relatively ordered, three-dimensional structure.

  5. The Definition of a Solid in Chemistry and Science - ThoughtCo

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    A solid is a state of matter characterized by particles arranged such that their shape and volume are relatively stable. The constituents of a solid tend to be packed together much closer than the particles in a gas or liquid .

  6. SOLID | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SOLID meaning: 1. hard and firm without holes or spaces, and not liquid or gas: 2. strong and not easily broken…. Learn more.

  7. SOLID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    SOLID definition: 1. hard or firm, keeping a clear shape: 2. completely hard or firm all through an object, or…. Learn more.

  8. A solid can be defined as a substance which exists in the solid-state, which is one of the four fundamental states of matter. Solids feature closely packed atoms whose kinetic energies are much lower than those of liquids and gases.

  9. Properties of Matter: Solids - Live Science

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    Solid is a state of matter in which the molecules are packed closely together and usually arranged in a regular pattern. A solid object has a fixed shape and volume.

  10. SOLID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    A solid is a substance that stays the same shape whether it is in a container or not.

  11. solid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of solid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.